Why was Easter so early this year?

[SAJones]

Why is Easter so early this year?? Passover isn’t until the middle of April. Aren’t Easter and Passover supposed to happen
congruently? Please explain how the date for Easter is calculated.

Thank you and God bless you

 

[Reginald_Plum]

SA,

These links should help you understand how the Roman Catholic Church determines the date of Easter and how it corresponds with the Jewish celebration of Passover. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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